Overview
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic for most years since the late 1990s. It is Delta Air Lines' main hub.
History
The airport began as an airfield in the 1920s. It is named for two former Atlanta mayors, William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson.
Today
The airport is one of Georgia's largest employers, with airline, cargo, hotel and security jobs throughout the surrounding area.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.